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Re: Who we could get for Artest (2 per team)

I'm not a big fan of Odom but he is a quality guy. He doesn't seem
to have helped the Lakers but less would be required of him here.
Would you want to throw Harrison in there for him to further clean up
the locker room?

I part with Cro if needed to make the deal work and I've always liked Cro. I'd even take Kwame with Odom, I maybe in the minority but I think Kwame can be a player. He had some very good games against JO when he was at Washington.

Re: Who we could get for Artest (2 per team)

Re: Who we could get for Artest (2 per team)

No offense, but I think you need to set your sights higher. I'd rather just sit Ron at the end of the bench for the next 2 years then to take nothing for him. Trading him to Pheonix for Jones, that's basically trading him for a future 2cd. round pick. In spite of his obvious issues, Ron is a 26 year old DPOY, who hasn't even hit his prime yet. A player like Battier, or Harrington should be the low end of what we get for Ron.

Re: Who we could get for Artest (2 per team)

No offense, but I think you need to set your sights higher. I'd rather just sit Ron at the end of the bench for the next 2 years then to take nothing for him. Trading him to Pheonix for Jones, that's basically trading him for a future 2cd. round pick. In spite of his obvious issues, Ron is a 26 year old DPOY, who hasn't even hit his prime yet. A player like Battier, or Harrington should be the low end of what we get for Ron.

I beg to differ... Pacers' prime time is starting now... who knows how we will be in 2 years.

I'd rather get rid of Ron if he is just going to be a distraction to the team and a thorn in our side...

I also doubt we could get a star player for Ron... perhaps right after his DPOY season ...

I sorta see your point though... someone will eventually take a chance on Ron and give us a good deal... Ron's low salary and high skill level is too enticing to pass up...

Re: Who we could get for Artest (2 per team)

No offense, but I think you need to set your sights higher. I'd rather just sit Ron at the end of the bench for the next 2 years then to take nothing for him. Trading him to Pheonix for Jones, that's basically trading him for a future 2cd. round pick. In spite of his obvious issues, Ron is a 26 year old DPOY, who hasn't even hit his prime yet. A player like Battier, or Harrington should be the low end of what we get for Ron.

That's a wee bit idealistic.

No one doubts Ron's ability. His mental state of mind and contribution to team chemistry..........

Re: Who we could get for Artest (2 per team)

It hasn't been asked....is SJax going to start at SG or SF?

Cuz....whatever position he is going to start at....determines what player we would want in return.

I would prefer to ( 1st ) get a starting quality SG that can defend quick players and provide perimeter defense and ( most importantly ) is comfortable being a 3rd / 4th scoring option ( 2nd ) get a SF who can effectively defend....again...both of which can provide some defense...but not complain about being a 3rd / 4th scoring option.